Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Bolivia
Bolivia: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 51.55 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Bolivia, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Bolivia is 51.55 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Bolivia peaked at 51.55 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.22 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Bolivia 60th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.62 terawatt-hours | 3.22 terawatt-hours | 7.62 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.3 terawatt-hours | 7.62 terawatt-hours | 14.49 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.85 terawatt-hours | 8.87 terawatt-hours | 31.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.72 terawatt-hours | 25.96 terawatt-hours | 41.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.28 terawatt-hours | 32.18 terawatt-hours | 51.55 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Bolivia
- Fuel imports 29.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 43.6% (2024)
- Gas production 86.15 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 86.15 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Bolivia?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Bolivia was 51.55 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.55 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.22 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Bolivia rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Bolivia ranks 60th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.